Friday, August 2, 2019

Mkatra Foutra - Yeasted Bread from Comoros Islands


Ingredients

    2 tsp instant yeast
    ¼ cup warm water
    1 tbsp sugar
    1 cup all purpose flour
    1 cup wholewheat flour
    1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
    A pinch of salt
    1 tsp instant coffee granules (optional)
    Butter/ oil to pan cook
    Sesame seeds as needed

Instructions

    1.Combine the yeast, water and sugar and mix well. Allow to froth for 5 minutes.
    2.Add in the remaining ingredients and fold well till all the flour is moist. The batter will thick - neither like cake nor like dough.
    3.Set aside covered for an hour till the batter doubles.
    4.Heat your pan and spread some oil/ butter. Scoop out the thick dough and plop onto the surface.
    5.Flatten to shape with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the top and press.
    6.Cook for two minutes and then flip. Cook the other side on low flame for around 5 minutes till done.
    7.Keep warm till the time of serving. Makes 6 breads.

Notes
The original recipe uses eggs. You may whisk in two eggs at the mixing stage and up the flour to around a cup.

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